Patient's question:
Baby girl, only one month old, just starting out. She says her throat hurts even when she drinks water, and she seems to have a more severe cough as well. Additionally, it seems like her low-grade fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with redness and swelling be treated effectively in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose them based on symptoms. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation and tonsillar medication injections can be combined. If the child's main symptom is sore throat, parents are advised to consider giving pain relievers to alleviate it. Persistent fever should be treated with antipyretics, while physical cooling methods can be used if the temperature is below 38.5°C. These methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis. Additionally, surgery is also a feasible option, particularly for children with recurrent episodes. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children warm to prevent colds that could trigger recurrent tonsillitis.